Running a sump pump from a battery system
I have an odd situation. About once every 3 to 5 years I have a basement flood due to an extremely high tide. The water comes in at a high rate (>150 gpm) for a short time (not longer than an hour). Sump pumps that can handle this situation are available at a reasonable price. Since it is possible that this situation could be accompanied by a power outage and/or we might not be home, we want a solution that is turnkey and automated. I am intrigued with the possibility of using a solar/battery combination as part of the solution. Does anyone have comparable experience to share. Good idea? Not a good idea?
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Hi @patc,
Our batteries are not automated but we do have people that run sub-pumps off them. As long as the pump does not exceed the output limit (which depends on the Yeti power station you own) it will work.
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I have a similar situation. How did your solution work? I'm running a 3/4 HP pump which requires 3000 watts to start and then 2000 to run. Will the Goal Zero units provide that level of power?
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The Yeti 1500X, 3000X and 6000X all have the same inverter specs. They have a 3,500 watt surge and can output 2,000 watts continuously.
